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Amara Walker

Charleston,SC

Summary

To acquire new skills to prosper and gain knowledge in the medical career Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

MUSC Meduflex Team
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing
  • Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
  • Promptly document vitals and all patient information into patient charts
  • Assist with EKG
  • Being able to be flexible when it comes to staffing needs
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.

Rehab Tech/ PCT

Encompass Rehabilitation hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Providing direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency
  • Assisting RN/LPN in completing tasks that support patient care activities
  • Checking patients vital signs

PCT

McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Monitored patients' conditions and providing updates to healthcare team
  • Monitored vital signs temperature, pulse or EKG signals and patient condition
  • Checked patients' blood pressure, heartbeat and pulse regularly
  • Monitored patients' food and liquid intake
  • Escorted patients' to get x-rays and other imaging test
  • Turned, repositioning and move patients between beds, wheelchairs and seats
  • Explained blood draws procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
  • Followed all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
  • Gathered medical testing materials including needles, sample vitals, blood bags and test tubes
  • Prepared patients before drawing blood
  • Verifying patients information and labeling blood samples properly

PCT

Piedmont Medical center
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Takes fluid samples or other specimens for testing
  • Monitor vital signs temperature, pulse or EKG signals and patient condition
  • Assist patients with particular issues or needs
  • Perform basic nursing procedures such as changing bandages
  • Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments

Vibra hospital of Charleston
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Takes fluid samples or other specimens for testing
  • Monitor vital signs temperature, pulse or EKG signals and patient condition
  • Assist patients with particular issues or needs
  • Perform basic nursing procedures such as changing bandages
  • Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments

Resident Care Partner

Savannah Place
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing and dressing
  • Documents actions by completing form reports, logs and records
  • Provides residents comfort by utilizing resources and materials, transporting residents, answering patients' call lights and requests, and reporting observations of residents to nursing supervisors
  • Maintains residents stability by checking vital signs and reporting to the nurse

Nurse Aide

Palmetto Facility
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living life including bathing and dressing
  • Arranged and escorted resident to medical appointments

01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Acquired skills to use in future nursing careers
  • Gained exposure to nursing role through interactive tours

07.2015 - 07.2015
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living
  • Problem solved complicated situations while working with nurses

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Trident Technical College
09.2024

High school diploma -

James Island Charter High School
Charleston, South Carolina
01.2017

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Bedside manner
  • Patient Education
  • Information Protection
  • Specimen Collection
  • Emergency Response

Volunteer Experience

  • Scrubs Healthcare Mentoring Program, Roper St Francis Hospital, 07/15/15, Assisted patients with activities of daily living, Problem solved complicated situations while working with nurses
  • MUSC Summer Nursing Camp, 2016, Acquired skills to use in future nursing careers, Gained exposure to nursing role through interactive tours

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

MUSC Meduflex Team
03.2023 - 09.2024

Rehab Tech/ PCT

Encompass Rehabilitation hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023

PCT

McLeod Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022

PCT

Piedmont Medical center
05.2021 - 01.2022

Vibra hospital of Charleston
10.2019 - 11.2021

Resident Care Partner

Savannah Place
05.2018 - 10.2019

Nurse Aide

Palmetto Facility
04.2016 - 12.2017

01.2016 - 12.2016

07.2015 - 07.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Trident Technical College

High school diploma -

James Island Charter High School

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